Annual Meeting Events - Scholar Awards and Networking Reception

The Urology Care Foundation Research Awards Reception will be held during the American Urological Association (AUA) Annual Meeting immediately following the Basic Science Symposium and the Urologic Oncology Program. Attendance will include AUA and Urology Care Foundation Scholars, AUA members, and members of the AUA leadership. All currently funded Scholars are acknowledged during the program.

Graduating scholars are acknowledged and presented plaques signifying their completion of the program. One graduating scholar is selected and acknowledged as the Outstanding Graduate Scholar.

The program also includes the presentation of a Distinguished Mentor Award to a senior scientist who has demonstrated a successful track record in training and mentoring research fellows. A Distinguished Scholar Alumni Award is presented to a researcher who has made significant contributions to the field of research. The Urology Care Foundation will also present the John W. Duckett, MD Pediatric Urology Research Excellence Award and the new Richard D. Williams, MD, Prostate Cancer Research Excellence Award.